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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.18, 1,053.27 and 240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.18, 1,053.27 and 240.01 is: 360.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.18 : 1,053.27 = 240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.18/1,053.27 = 240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.18x = 1,053.27 × 240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.18x = 252,795.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,795.33/702.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.02

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